Who is Nick Amato from Love Is Blind? All About Career, Personal Life, & Recent Controversy

Nick Amato, a 28-year-old luxury watch dealer from Colorado, quickly became one of Love Is Blind Season 9’s most talked-about contestants. Known for his confident personality and his engagement to Annie Lancaster, Nick also attracted controversy for remarks he made during the show that sparked widespread backlash.

Born in Italy and described as a Capricorn, Nick is also a luxury ski dealer and co-founder of Maverick Wellness, a company with an online business and a physical location in Summit, New Jersey. Before the show, he led an adventurous life in the Colorado mountains, sharing his passions for trailblazing, motorcycles, and competitive trailbuilding on Instagram.

His on-screen controversy arose in Episode 4, during a discussion with Annie about children and the LGBTQ+ community. Nick asked if identifying as LGBTQ+ “is a trial,” a statement that was met with immediate criticism. He later apologized via Instagram, acknowledging the conversation was “poorly handled” and claimed his words were edited and “weaponized into controversy.” Netflix made no official comment, but producers reportedly asked him to clarify his remarks. Nick attributed the misunderstanding partly to his Midwestern upbringing.

Nick and Annie’s relationship formed a major storyline. They became engaged after eight weeks but faced tension post-engagement. Days before their wedding, Annie expressed doubts about Nick’s love, prompting him to say, “I do love you, and if you can’t see that, it’s concerning.” The following day, Nick ended the relationship citing “fundamental disagreements.” A widely quoted moment from their breakup was Nick’s claim that Annie didn’t truly love him.

Since the breakup, Nick Amato has remained active in the Love Is Blind community, thanking fans for holding him accountable. He continues to promote his luxury jeans brand, Norwest, while keeping his personal life mostly private.

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